KFC who’s painting

We’re pretty sure PETA’s submissions for the contest will not be used.

Because a recent survey found that six out of 10 adults ages 18-25 could not identify KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders, the popular fried chicken icon restaurant is bringing the “old man” back.

But unfortunately, not literally. Sigh. We will have to settle for a portrait of the famed Colonel.

So, the search is on in a campaign to find an artist to create a piece that will hang next to the Norman Rockwell portrait of Colonel Sanders in lobby of KFC headquarters. Upload your sketch submission here, or send it to kfc.publicrelations@kfc.com.

The new painting will be done in special paint infused with KFC’s original recipe herbs and spices. — Wait, what?

To celebrate the 120th anniversary of Harland Sanders, a painting of him will be done in paprika?

If that is indeed one of the secret spices. So, a fried chicken sculpture of him, too irreverent?

You know, this may lead to an underground campaign of KFC fans to see who can “Lick the Colonel.”

Though I think a better promotion would have been to offer a meal deal featuring fried chicken skins. Everyone knows the skin is the best part. (That one was for you, PETA.)